Thunder downs 76ers for 3rd straight win

By David

PHILADELPHIA — The Oklahoma City Thunder posted a 118-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. It was OKC’s third straight win.

After entertaining Cleveland on Thursday at Paycom Center, the Thunder will visit Dallas on Friday night before returning home to meet Brooklyn on Sunday night.

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Inquiry launched for removal of county assessor

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

February 13, 2025

The shortest of the Sequoyah County Commissioners’ five executive sessions in the past six months — a 20-minute closeddoor meeting Wednesday afternoon — resulted in what District 3 Commissioner Jim Ro...

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County lodging tax approved, ‘will really make a difference’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

February 13, 2025

A countywide lodging excise tax, the proceeds from which will go toward the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, tourism marketing and roadside beautification, was approved Tuesday when almost 59% of voters t...

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Inmate assaults deputies after becoming irate with judge

Sallisaw man charged with 8 counts of battery, A&B on a police officer

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 13, 2025

A Sallisaw man originally charged with domestic abuse assault and battery and resisting an officer is now facing an additional eight felony counts of battery, assault and battery on a police officer a...

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City condemns properties, declares others as surplus

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

February 13, 2025

Sallisaw leaders are serious about cleaning up the city. At Monday’s monthly meeting of the city commissioners, the board declared three properties a public nuisance and directed city crews to abate t...

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Bryan Thompson

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

February 13, 2025

For Bryan Thompson of Muldrow, the start of a new year is more than just a fresh calendar— it’s a chance to push himself toward a personal goal that means more than just finishing a list. After suffer...

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Park Hill resident pleads guilty to firearm, ammunition possession

February 13, 2025

Kenny R. Jackson, 65, of Park Hill, has entered a guilty plea to one count of felon in possession of firearm and ammunition, according to a press release issued by the U.S. District Court for the East...